Samuel said to Saul, “I am the one the LORD sent to anoint you king over his people Israel; so listen now to the message from the LORD. This is what the LORD Almighty says. I will punish the Amalekites for what they did when they waylaid them as they came out of Egypt. Now go, attack the Amalekites and totally destroy all that belongs to them.Do not spare them; put to death men, and women, childre...  Read More

One day, Jonathan son of Saul said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But he did not tell his father…Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will act on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”“Do all you have in mind,”...  Read More

The Philistines assembled to fight Israel, with three thousand chariots, six thousand charioteers, and soldiers as numerous as the sand on the seashore…Saul remained at Gilgal and all the soldiers with him began to quake with fear. He waited seven days, the time set by Samuel; but Samuel did not come to Gilgal and Saul’s men began to scatter. So he said, “Bring the burnt offerings and the fellowsh...  Read More

“As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.But be sure to fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you. Yet, if you persist in doing evil, both you and your King will perish.”     I Samuel 12:23-25. God surely leaves a mark on you when ...  Read More

“If you fear the LORD and serve and obey Him and do not rebel against His commands, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the LORD your God  - good! But if you do not obey the LORD, and if you rebel against His commands, His hand will be against you, as it was against your ancestors”…The people said to Samuel, “Pray to the LORD your God for your servants so that we will not die, ...  Read More

When Samuel had all Israel come forward by tribes, the tribe of Benjamin was taken by lot...Finally, Saul, son of Kish was taken. But when they looked for him, he was not to be found. So they inquired of the LORD, “Has the man come here yet?”And the LORD said, “Yes, he has hidden himself among the supplies.” They ran and brought him out, and as he stood among the people, he was a head taller than ...  Read More